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Filipinos who are hired for an overseas job post would be asked to sign a detailed employment contract. This document is very important as it would govern the terms and conditions of your overseas employment. Here are some reminders about the employment contract of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).   Read and understand everything  included in the contract before signing it. The time you will devote in studying your employment contract is surely a time well spent. Take note that there may be employment contracts written in a foreign language but you have every right to request for a translated version. Keep a copy to yourself.  Ask for a copy of the employment contract you signed and keep it in a safe place. In cases when you would need to file a complaint to your employer, you can always refer to what is written in your contract to back up your complaint. Be aware of employment contract scam.  There is such a thing as employment contract substitution wherei...

Visa is mandatory for you to visit a certain country. But some country are visit visa free wherein you can go and visit their country even without the Visa. Qatar is not one of those Visa free country however Qatar have an agreement with 33 countries for Visa release upon arrival at Qatar. Citizens of this 33 nations can obtain a one month visit visa on arrival at Doha International Airport.  The nationals who can obtain visit visa on arrival are people of Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Britain, Brunei, Canada, Denmark, France, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Italy, Ireland, Japan, Luxemburg, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Mario, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, USA and Vatican. Unluckily, Philippines is not included. However, visitors from other nations who are not mentioned will have to obtain a visa prior to their arrival in the country. Those who hold prestigious positions lik...

Having knowledge of everything about the place you are visiting or planning to reside with is a must, this will will make you at ease. We can't say when an emergency might come and happen so it's better to be ready and knowledgeable about the place emergency phone numbers. I consolidated some of Qatar's emergency phone numbers and have them listed below for your reference. You can call this numbers using a landline or your mobile phone.  Police, Fire, Ambulance – 999 Telephone Directory - 180 Kahramaa (Electricity and Water Concern) – 991 International calls – 150 Internet Service - 111 Traffic & Patrol Police Department – 4890666 Hamad Hospital – +974 4392111 Flight Inquiries - +974 4622999 Doha Airport - +974 4656666 General Post Office - +974 4466000 Doha Seaport - +974 4464660 Qatar Tourism Authority - +974 4411555 Qatar Telecom (Q-Tel) - +974 4400400 Directorate of Immigration, Passports and Naturalization - +974 882882 Qatar Gener...

One deciding factor for every individual seeking for job is the salary offer and benefits. Working in your home country just like mine is not that satisfying in terms of it's salary and benefits especially if you are working in a private hospital or institutions. Nurses in my country are not being paid well, so many seek job abroad for a better future. So am I, I decided to leave my present job in the Philippines for a job abroad that gives me a better remuneration and benefits.  Salaries in Qatar are more or less similar to that in western countries. But, given the lack of personal taxation, net income is usually higher, and this is one of the major attractions of working in Qatar. Remuneration packages were divided into various elements like basic salary, food allowance, housing allowance, medical cover, children education and air tickets for home visits and other bonuses too. Some of the common benefits that companies offer to employees here in Qatar are: Indemnity C...

Is it your first time to go abroad? If yes, well have this in mind. Before migrating or planning a trip to any destination it is important to know that you should not break the law of the country at any point of time. As the saying goes, Ignorance of the Law, Excuses no one. For this, it would be wise to keep yourself updated about the basic laws in the destination that you plan to visit or reside in. Qatar is not as liberal as UAE or Dubai, but is definitely more liberal than Saudi Arabia. Laws are strictly implemented and violation of any law are punishable depending on the extent of the violation. Here are some basic laws followed in the State of Qatar applicable for Expats: Entry/Exit Requirements Qatar can be reached by travelling through land, seas, and air. The country grants tourist and visit visas for nationals of most countries. Qatar has visitor travel arrangements with 33 countries, so for many tourists a visa will be issued upon arrival. Meanwhile, visit visas can...

I am of deep excitement when the news that I've been wanting to hear finally came. I received a call that my visa was finally approved and released. I jump into excitement! I can't explain how I feel that moment. It was a mixed emotions. Happy and at the same time quite sad. Happy because after a long year of waiting here it comes, I'm finally flying to Qatar to start fulfilling my dreams. But sadness came to me when I realized that I am gonna be away from home for years and I won't be with my loved ones for a long time. I started spending my remaining days in the country with them. Making the most of it. Creating some good memories I'll bring with me. Reconciliation with my parents is one of the highlights of that moment. Months before when we had a fight and some misunderstanding that led to the separation. But what matters now is that we're okay and I'm leaving with no hate, just pure love for my family. Somehow, I'm doing this for them and of co...

(c) Samsung Just recently, samsung has released their new galaxy flagship which is The Galaxy S8 and S8+. With the last year controversy of their note 7 flagship, Samsung is expecting that this flagship will held them once again the leader in mobile. Watch their official Introduction video for Galaxy S8/S8+: Having watched the video makes me feel like buying this phone. The design was great. They have removed the flat screen, both flagship comes on edge or a wraparound screen with infinity display, which curves over the right and left edges to provide a bezel-free effect. The specs are awesome. With its 4GB RAM you can easily multi-task. The front camera is 8mp with F1.7 lens and a smart auto focus capability that will surely make your selfie worth to share. 12MP with bright F1.7 lens and 4K video that will surely bring in more light when it's dark around to get a perfect shot. And just like S7 this one is also Dust and water Resistant. They also added a security f...

One mandatory requirement for you to land a job overseas especially in the gulf region is to undergo Primary Source Verification or otherwise known as DataFlow. It is the process of checking or verifying your credentials [school, employment, License, et al] whether authentic or a fraudulent one. Having a verified credentials by dataflow group is an edge for those applying abroad. It is usually done after taking the prometric exam or before taking the exam or depending on the regulatory sponsor. This process usually takes around 30 working days as long as your application is complete and free of errors. Dataflow application can be done in 3 ways . First by sending a scanned copy of the needed documents together with the application form and bank transfer receipt to dataflow support page. Once received by dataflow group they will contact you through e-mail. Second is going directly to Dataflow group counter on your regulatory department or office (e.g. Ministry of Public Health)...

There is this time in our life that we change our minds as to the decisions we make. It could possibly that a greater opportunity knocks on other country and we want to grab it. Who wouldn’t, if it’s truly worth the transfer. Part of application abroad especially in the GCC Countries requires a Dataflow verification. Dataflow Verification is simply the process of screening your documents whether it is authentic or a fraudulent one. Having your credentials verified by Dataflow is an edge in applying for work in the GCC member countries. But what if you have already a verified Dataflow for a certain country like for example Abu Dhabi but you have a greater opportunity awaiting at other GCC members? Could it be transferred? How? To answer the question, Yes!, it can be transferred from another Regulating body. Transferring your Dataflow report to another regulatory body will just incur transfer charges and any additional fees for verifying the additional components or documents as ...

Common problems of people applying for work abroad is the many curves in it. A lot of thing needs to be done; fill up here, send there and many more. One of which is the qualifying exam required for a health care provider to be eligible to work in a certain country. If you are planning to work in the Middle East Prometric exam is what you need. This prometric provides a series of exam for all health care practitioners depending on what country you're planning to. For Qatar, it would be Qatar Prometric exam. This exam has a sub category depending on what line of specialty you want to take. For nurses it would be The Registered General Nurse category. Having pass this test makes you eligible to work as nurse in Qatar. The question is how to apply for a test and where to apply? Well, it's as easy as 1,2,3. All you need is a computer or laptop, a stable internet connection and a credit or debit card for payment. It is done only online. So no need to seek for the help of an...

Nurses in the Philippines are not paid well so most of them seek greener pasture by working abroad. I must say that salary overseas is much higher compared to the salary offered in our country so many are eagered to land a job overseas. Why would waste your energy into something not worth your effort? There are lots of job opportunities abroad for nurses. Middle East countries are the easiest to go with. Not much requirements needed and not much fund is needed.  Many use this as an avenue for their American dream. Especially those who are not financially able like me.  If you will asks me why I choose Qatar? Well, I have many reasons. One of which is that it's an open country unlike Saudi. Second would be the Economic growth, it is now the richest country in the world according to an article published by atlas.  http://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-richest-countries-in-the-world.html . Third, it needs only a few requirements unlike in UAE and Dubai co...

Are you a Nurse? Are you currently on the process of applying for work in Qatar? If yes, one of the requirement is for you to have your documents attested by the Embassy of Qatar. When we say attestation it is otherwise known as Authentication/Stamping. It is the time the Embassy of Qatar checked and verify your documents for authenticity before they stamped it. The question is, what documents needs to be stamped? Well, it is your authenticated (Red Ribboned) school credentials [Diploma, TOR, RLE, CAV, Certification]. Have it Authenticated first by DFA before sending it for attestation at Qatar Embassy. Before, you need to go directly to Qatar embassy at Makati for attestation. Now, you just have to send your document thru DHL WWExpress Courrier. Less hassle but quite expensive. Procedure On Attestation of School Credentials: Have your authenticated school credentials photocopied. 2 sets in an A4 size bond paper. No need to photocopy the front page with the red ribbon. Go ...